Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect
When you register and log into our website, we collect the following:
– Full name and/or username and password.
– Email address.
– Contact number.
– Company name.

We do not collect or store any payment or banking information via the website.

2. Why We Collect This Information
We use this information to:
– Verify and approve registered users.
– Manage quote requests.
– Communicate with customers.
– Maintain accurate records for internal operations.

3. Data Storage and Security
Whilst your personal information is stored securely on systems that are protected against unauthorised access, we will at all times always do our best to comply with applicable data protection laws. Our hosting company will host our website and e-store in a secure server environment that uses a firewall and other advanced security measures to prevent interference or access from outside intruders. We implement disaster recovery procedures where appropriate. Please bear in in mind that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Only authorised personnel, (such as our contractors and third parties required by law) have access to this information. We will require anyone that we share your personal information with to honour our policies whenever possible in terms of applicable law.

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except where required by law or for operational purposes with trusted service providers bound by confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies

We may place small text files on your device when you visit our website that allow us to provide you with a personalised experience by associating your personal information with your device. They let us remember your preferences, allow third parties to provide services to you, and otherwise serve useful purposes for you. Your internet browser generally accepts them automatically, but you can often change this setting or delete them manually. However, we won’t be able to provide you with access to certain aspects of our website where cookies are necessary if you do so. We have no access to or control over any cookies that our business partners may use on our website and they have their own privacy policies that govern them. If you do not disable “cookies”, you are deemed to consent to our use of any personal information collected using those cookies, subject to the provisions of this privacy policy.

6. Messages

We may use your identifying information to send you administrative and update messages about our website or e-store.

7. Promotional messages 

We will not send you promotional messages unless you have chosen to opt into them. But, we may send you one message asking you to opt into promotional messages without you having opted into promotional messages.

8. Targeted content

We may use your personal information to provide you with targeted content through our website or e-store in a completely automated process.

9. Your Rights
In line with POPIA, you have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you.
– Request corrections or deletions.
– Object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@apvf.co.za.

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